Students should apply as a first-year applicant if they have not enrolled full-time at another institution. The Office of Admissions uses a holistic approach, and will thoroughly consider a student’s transcript, recommendation letters, activities, leadership, personal qualities, essays and supplemental responses, and if requested, standardized testing. 

The deadline for first-year admission is November 1st for Early Decision and January 1st for Regular Decision and Early Decision 2 applicants. An application fee of $75 is due upon submitting the application, though fee waivers are available for qualified students. More information is available on our website.

Lehigh University welcomes applications from transfer students who are currently enrolled at other two- or four-year institutions. We review applications holistically and consider both high school and college transcripts, writing supplements, educational and personal experiences and the conduct report form. Standardized testing (SAT or ACT) is not required, nor are recommendation letters. 

The deadline for a spring term start is November 1st, and the deadline for a fall term start is April 1st.  An application fee of $75 is due upon submitting the application, though fee waivers are available for qualified students. More information is available on our website.